This post discusses Julian Assange's implications regarding Seth Rich's involvement as a source for the leaked DNC emails during an interview on Nieuwsuur. Assange suggests that Rich, a DNC staffer murdered shortly before the inte...
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Aidan Toner-Rodgers, a former PhD student at MIT, gained notoriety for a paper claiming that AI accelerates scientific discovery, which received significant media attention and praise from leading economists. However, it was later...
The blog post commemorates the ninth anniversary of Seth Rich's unsolved murder, detailing the circumstances surrounding his death and its political implications. Rich, a DNC staffer, was shot in Washington, D.C., in what police l...
The post critiques the use of biblical narratives to justify U.S. military actions against Iran, arguing for a separation of foreign policy from religious extremism.
The retraction of twelve papers co-authored by Brian Lucey exposes a citation cartel and ethical breaches within Elsevier's finance journals, raising serious concerns about academic integrity.
The post argues that the biblical concept of Amalek is misused in modern politics to justify violence against perceived enemies, advocating for forgiveness and moral accountability instead.
Paul Singer exemplifies vulture capitalism by profiting from crises in distressed nations like Venezuela, leveraging political influence to facilitate asset acquisition.
The article discusses the corruption within academic finance, focusing on Andrew Karolyi, a finance professor and executive editor of the Review of Financial Studies, and his son Stephen Karolyi. It details allegations of nepotism...
The economics job market is experiencing a significant decline, with the number of tenure-track positions dropping sharply from 631 in 2022 to about 400 in 2025, representing a 35% decrease. The American Economic Association's Job...
Detective Helen Grus faced a lengthy and costly disciplinary trial after questioning whether COVID-19 mRNA vaccines were linked to a rise in infant deaths during the pandemic. Grus accessed case files and contacted families of dec...
The article discusses President Donald Trump's unprecedented decision to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, citing mortgage fraud as the official reason. However, the author argues that this is merely a pretext to target Coo...
The report details allegations against Harvard professor Ryan Enos, claiming he falsified data to support his Racial Threat Theory, which posits that white people fear black people. Despite a formal complaint and evidence of misco...
The author updates on a two-year saga involving Yale economists who illegally hacked an economics forum, detailing a significant development where the University of Michigan's ICPSR removed the hacked EJMR dataset and requested us...
A recent Pew Research survey reveals that Israel's global popularity has plummeted, with only a few countries expressing favorable views. In the U.S., support for Israel has drastically decreased, particularly among younger demogr...
Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences has announced significant cuts to its doctoral programs due to financial pressures, with reductions of over 75% in some science PhD admissions and complete elimination of others, s...
The post examines troubling trends in academia, including rising disability claims among students, declining job opportunities for graduates, and faculty misconduct.
The author shares insights on Venezuela's political landscape and the implications of interventionism and sanctions in a discussion on The Scott Horton Show.
The blog post discusses various academic scandals involving prominent figures, including allegations against former Harvard Dean Henry Rosovsky related to Jeffrey Epstein's network. It highlights a congressional hearing regarding ...
The author, Christopher Brunet, reflects on the journey of his investigation into Lisa Cook's tenure packet, which he initially published in 2022 with little attention. In 2025, the story gained significant traction, leading to a ...
The blog post discusses the legal protections of hate speech in the U.S., referencing key Supreme Court cases that uphold the First Amendment rights. It criticizes Attorney General Pam Bondi for blaming hate speech for Charlie Kir...
Trump's declining approval among young voters stems from unfulfilled promises on foreign policy and housing, leading to a sense of betrayal within his base.
Alice de Rothschild's low SAT scores reveal the inequities of elite admissions, showcasing how privilege often trumps merit in the education system.
The author invites readers to the Catholic Prayer for America Gala in D.C. on March 19th, offering a discount code for tickets while maintaining a free newsletter.
Chris Brunet reflects on personal milestones and a rebranding effort, signaling a shift towards more focused and accountable writing.